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At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.
Raytheon’s Antenna Design Department is seeking a Section Leader to support a new RF design team in McKinney, Texas. The department is responsible for full-scope antenna product solutions, spanning architecture trades, design, development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of antenna systems and associated integrated system verification solutions.
This position combines hands-on technical contributions with functional leadership. Approximately 85% of your time will be spent supporting engineering programs across the full development lifecycle of RF products. Depending on program needs, you may contribute through hardware design, technical leadership, supplier management, requirements development, architecture, integration and test, or by leading multidisciplinary engineering teams responsible for delivering complex RF products.
The remaining 15% of your time will focus on leading a section of RF engineers by providing coaching, mentoring, career development, staffing support, and fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
This is an onsite role, located in McKinney, Texas.
What You Will Do:
Functional Leadership
Performance management and career development activities
Support hiring efforts (resume reviews, interviews, etc)
Oversee the direct line management activities for the section including communication, performance management, career development, and talent acquisition
Collaborate and communicate with other sections and teams
Support department and directorate level initiatives
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Ensure employee compliance with company policies and procedures
Oversight of personnel issue resolution
Manage employee timecards
Adhere to and ensure alignment to Raytheon Technologies Values and Behaviors
Work as a technical lead or individual contributor; Section Leader duties account for approximately 15-20% of the employee’s time.
Participate in and guide the testing of RF hardware for required performance metrics: VSWR, insertion loss, gain, polarization, radar cross section (RCS), etc.
Technical Leadership
Serve as a technical contributor, technical lead, or engineering manager on RF hardware development efforts.
Lead or support the design, development, integration, and qualification of RF hardware.
Develop RF and microwave hardware
Provide technical oversight of suppliers developing RF hardware and ensure products meet program technical, cost, and schedule objectives.
Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams responsible for the successful execution of RF products.
Perform or oversee RF analysis, simulation, integration, verification, troubleshooting, and qualification testing.
Support design reviews, technical risk management, and root cause investigations.
Collaborate closely with Systems Engineering, Digital Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Power Engineering, Manufacturing, Test, Quality, and Supply Chain organizations.
Qualifications You Must Have:
Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) degree or a minimum of 8 years’ prior relevant experience, to include any combination of the following:
RF hardware design and development
RF hardware analysis and simulation
RF hardware integration, verification, and troubleshooting
Experience using one or more industry-standard RF development tools, such as:
Keysight ADS
HFSS
Genesys/SystemVue
Mentor DX Designer (or equivalent)
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizen are eligible for a security clearance.
Qualifications We Prefer:
Master’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)
Knowledgeable in all phases of the product development lifecycle
Experience working in a matrix organization
Experience serving as a Responsible Engineering Authority (REA), Control Account Manager (CAM), and/or Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL)
Failure investigation, root cause identification, and corrective action implementation
Experience in production support of RF guidance systems
Strong track record for working effectively and collaboratively in a multi-disciplined team environment.
Strong organizational, planning, and coordination skills
Strong engineering development discipline and process advocacy
Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
What We Offer
Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
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This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
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About RTX
Aerospace & Defense10,001+Founded 2020
RTX is a global aerospace and defense company that develops advanced technologies and systems for commercial, military, and government customers through its three business units: Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon.
